NATIONAL: Smoothie franchise Smoothie King recently announced the launch of its “King of Coffee" pop-up experience and tour to introduce fans to its new espresso and cold brew coffee smoothie offerings. Throughout 2022, the Smoothie King activation will visit Chicago, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Dallas in the form of a custom-branded shipping container pop-up featuring mural artworks. Once inside, guests will be able to sample two new Smoothie King coffee-based smoothies, including the Vegan Coffee Mocha and the Coffee High Protein Almond Mocha. Attendees can also expect photo-worthy moments and free artist-branded giveaways.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.: Radio and podcast entertainment company Audacy will host its second annual Audacy Beach Festival Dec. 3-4 at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. The first day's lineup includes performances from Muse, Jack White, Jimmy Eat World, Phoenix, Yungblud, Beach Weather, BoyWithUke, Half Alive, The Maine, and more. The lineup for day two will be announced on Oct. 5 on Audacy Beach Festival's website.
LOS ANGELES: The Costume Designers Guild—a union of more than 1,200 costume designers and illustrators around the world formed for the promotion and protection of the art of costume design—has announced the timeline for its annual awards ceremony. Costume Designers Guild Awards (CDGA) submissions are open now through Nov. 4, and nominees will be announced on Jan. 12, 2023. The annual awards ceremony will take place on Feb. 27, 2023 at the Fairmont Century Plaza. Details regarding the ceremony’s host, presenters, honorees, sponsors, and more will be announced in the coming months.
ORLANDO: The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has partnered with London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and AdventHealth to present "Strokestra," a rehabilitation program utilizing creative music-making as part of a formal clinical recovery program. A two-day program took place at the venue's Steinmetz Hall the week of Sept. 26 and brought AdventHealth clinicians, stroke survivors, and caregivers together with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s musicians to develop new ideas and activities to complement treatment delivery. No prior music experience was required, and the instruments and activities developed will be available online for survivors to utilize at home via the Royal Philharmonic's website.
PHILADELPHIA: Philadelphia Magazine’s Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival will be held on Oct. 13 at Lincoln Financial Field. Guests will be able to sample more than 250 distilled spirits including whiskey, scotch, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and more, as well as handcrafted cocktails. Also on the menu: 40-plus wines, as a teaser for the magazine's Wine Festival in 2023. On-site, interactive lounges for attendees to enjoy will include “On the Rocks,” where guests can relish in adult snow cones, plus a red carpet and a bourbon lounge hosted by Rabbit Hole. Guests will also be invited to enjoy games and entertainment while sampling food from some of Philadelphia’s most popular restaurants. Tickets are available via Philadelphia Magazine’s website.
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